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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Attorney General candidates Maclane Taggart and Zack Strong particiate in the Attorney
General debate hosted by current Attorney General Molly Wheeler yesterday in the Union. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Attorney General candidates focus on Redbook reform, student groups

March 4, 2014

The ASUU Attorney General debate was held in the Union on Monday. The two candidates, Maclane Taggart and Zack Strong, answered questions asked by moderator Molly Wheeler, the current ASUU Attorney General. Taggart...

An exhibition featuring art by Sonia Pentz and Nadia Rea Morales is on display at the Mestizo Coffeehouse and Gallery. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Mestizo Gallery illustrates richness, beauty of culture

March 4, 2014

Mestizo’s Coffeehouse is filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the scent of baked bread. At first glance, the eclectic coffee shop seems like any other cafe in the city. However, when...

Dancers from the co.da dance company will be performing “Cause A Decision” at the Sugar Space Studio for the Arts. Photo courtesy of co.da Dance Company.

Production explores hope, angst

March 4, 2014

Self potential rises from the depth and range of human emotions. This idea became the theme of “Cause A Decision,” put on by the co.da dance company last weekend at Sugar Space Studio for the Arts. Part...

The South Korean government has approved the U’s satellite campus in Songdo. Photo courtesy of The University of Utah.

The U goes international with new satellite campus in Songdo, Korea

March 4, 2014

The U is sailing across the ocean to build a satellite campus in South Korea. Last week, the Korean Ministry of Education approved the campus, which is located in Songdo, South Korea. The U will be one...

The Performing Dance Company performed at the Marriott Center for Dance last weekend. Photo by Chris Ayers.

PDC pushes definition of ‘ordinary’

March 4, 2014

When Jackson Pollock fashioned the concept of splattering paint on canvas — a method easily recreated by toddlers — many critics mocked the technique, calling it odd. Like abstract expressionism, modern...

Luigi Ghersi

Religion shouldn’t be used for discrimination

March 4, 2014

Overall I would like to think of myself as a well-adjusted adult with very few character flaws, but if I had to pick just one slightly tainted element of my mostly angelic aura, it would be the fact that,...

To increase voter turnout ASUU will be handing out mugs this week. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Team Unite, Vision Party vie for student votes

March 4, 2014

Students have the chance to make their voices heard as voting for ASUU general elections began Monday. The two parties running are Team Unite and the Vision Party, both of which are tabling in the Marriott...

Students walk across campus enjoying the spring weather. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Spring Break gives students a chance to relax

March 3, 2014

Juliana Penham, a sophomore in computer science, is looking forward to not being stressed “for one hot minute” during Spring Break next week. Timothy Ebner, a university registrar, said the primary...

Stacey Chang talked with students and guests about health care Thursday evening in the UMFA auditorium. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Bringing compassion back to health care

March 3, 2014

Stacey Chang thinks the solution to the nation’s health care dilemma may be found in the humanities. Chang, an associate partner and director of IDEO’s Health & Wellness practice, spoke in the Utah...

Michelle Plouffe looks for a path to the basket at Sunday’s game at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Erin Burns.

Utes drop game to UCLA on Senior Night

March 2, 2014

Utah started off on the right foot in its regular season finale, but that hot start ultimately fizzled in a loss to UCLA, 62-52. On Senior Night for the Utes, the Bruins were able to make their shots count...